9 unique islands in the world that have a mysterious allure: Will you visit them?
1 / 10The world is full of amazing places and mysterious islands have long captivated tourists who are looking for adventure, seclusion, or a diversion from the norm. For those seeking to experience something unique, the nine islands mentioned her provide some of the most alluring travel destinations due to their remote location, and fascinating history behind them. Let’s explore the world’s nine most mysterious islands that will intrigue you.
2 / 10Easter Island, Chile | Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands. This Chilean Island in the southeast Pacific Ocean is famous for its enigmatic Moai statues, which are enormous stone figurines that were sculpted approximately 800 years ago and scattered throughout the island’s landscape. These figures are considered to depict the ancestors of the island’s first Polynesian immigrants. But no one know how those massive structures were placed on the island, given their size and the who body of the statue was burried in earth up until the head.
3 / 10Isla Bermeja, Mexico | Bermeja is an island that is believed to have existed off the Yucatán coast of Mexico before its sudden disappearance. Its existence has been disputed and the subject of conspiracy theories; some claim it was deliberately destroyed or sank as a result of seismic activity. No evidence of the island has been discovered following multiple searches. According to a few theories, La Bermeja was a cartography error and never existed. (Image: Wikimedia)
4 / 10Sable Island, Canada | Sable Island, a crescent-shaped sandbar off the coast of Nova Scotia, is referred to as the Atlantic’s graveyard. Its shifting dunes and dangerous waters have resulted in more than 350 shipwrecks. The island is also popular for its untamed horses, which are believed to be the descendants of shipwreck survivors. (Image: Tourism Nova Scotia)
5 / 10Socotra Island, Yemen | Socotra, often referred to as the “most alien-looking place on Earth,” is home to some of the weirdest and most unusual flora and fauna on the planet. An isolated archipelago in the Arabian Sea, Socotra is known for its Dracaena cinnabari trees, also called the “blood dragon tree.” They have an unearthly aspect with their twisted stem and umbrella-shaped canopies. Over a third of the world’s unique plant species are found on Socotra.
6 / 10Oak Island, Canada | Oak Island, known as the money pit, is located off the coast of Nova Scotia. Since 1795, there have been countless attempts to gather all of the alleged treasures at this location, including by famous people like Franklin D. Roosevelt. Theories about what lies beneath range from pirate riches to the Holy Grail, but no substantial treasure has been discovered despite advanced technologies.
7 / 10Tashirojima, Japan | Tashirojima is often referred to as “Cat Island,” where there are more cats than humans. There are cat-themed lodgings for guests. The cats have grown to be a popular tourist attraction since they are said to bring good fortune. Tashirojima has a small cat shrine, and dogs are not permitted there to preserve the cat population. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 10La Isla de los Monos, Peru | The 450-hectare La Isla de los Monos island is situated in the Amazon jungle of Peru, 30 kilometres from Iquitos. Known as Monkey Island, it is a sanctuary for rescued monkeys. The island acts as a rehabilitation facility for abused or domesticated monkeys. The sanctuary was established by a former wildlife trafficker who turned his life around and committed himself to rescuing animals.
9 / 10Tristan da Cunha, British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena | Far from the bustling crowds of the South Atlantic Ocean, Tristan is an active volcanic island with unique wildlife and 233 British citizens living in the most remote settlement in the world, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas. Due to its remote location, only a few ships visit it each year, making it challenging to reach. The island lacks an airport and takes 6 days by boat from South Africa to get there.
10 / 10North Sentinel Island, India | Off-limits to the public, North Sentinel Island is a captivating mystery tucked away in the glistening waters of the Bay of Bengal. It is home to one of the few disconnected tribes in the world. The Sentinelese, who have maintained their traditional lifestyle for an estimated 60,000 years, fiercely oppose any outside contact and often use arrows to assault outsiders. The island has been restricted by the Indian government to protect its inhabitants and visitors. (AP Photo/Gautam Singh, File)
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